A conversation with A.L.I.C.E. reveals her friendly personality, although the code seems a bit buggy. CHARLES: Would you agree that most AIs are vapid? ALICE: Are all AIs vapid? But not all of them? C: Surely you must have a lot of experience in this area. A: No I don’t think I have any experience… Read More »
The camera does not lie? Or does it? Apparently, these photos are not what they seem. Related post: Whoever said the camera never lies…
In the beginning there was the computer. And God said, c:>Let there be light Enter user id. c:>God Enter password. c:>Omniscient Password incorrect. Try again. c:>Omnipotent Password incorrect. Try again. c:>Technocrat And God logged on at 12:01:00 AM, Sunday, March 1. c:>Let there be light] Unrecognizable command. Try again. c:>Create light Done c:>Run heaven and… Read More »
Ray Kurzweil, the famous “futurist” who has made some ludicrously inaccurate predictions, sent an angry letter to Newsweek magazine to try and clear his name. (I wonder if he will do the same if he comes across this post: The scary thing about Ray Kurzweil) Here is an excerpt: I appreciate your bringing my ideas… Read More »